Converting a DVD to Silverlight media with Expression Encoder

Recently i delivered some training and had it recorded on one of those new cam corders that record straight to DVD. I wanted to reencode my DVD into silverlight media using Expression Blend and then upload it to http://silverlight.live.com however I had some issues so I’ll explain how I got around them.
There are a few issues that need to be addressed

You need a valid MPEG-2 codec installed on your PC so that Expression Blend can read the DVD video

Due to some issues with Expression Blend, you will need to extract the file from the DVD to your computer before trying to import into Expression Blend (otherwise it may mistakenly say that the video is only 40seconds)

Right now you may just be able to import your DVD into Expression Blend. But if you are getting the incorrect timing issues, then try extracting the DVD to your hard drive first using http://www.videohelp.com/tools/VOB2MPG